LA BOLA

Name: LA BOLA
Rating: 4.2

🍲Restaurant·

4.2(7,920)

·$$

A legendary family-run taberna since 1870, famous for its traditional chickpea stew slow-cooked in individual clay pots over oak charcoal. The red-walled dining room offers an authentic, time-traveling experience with generous portions and warm service.

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C. de la Bola, 5, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

www.labola.es

best for your goal

Jabugo Ham

€24.00

High quality Jabugo cured ham.

P 26g· C 0g· F 12g

210 cal

the take

210 cal and 26g protein is a lean, high-protein option that helps keep you full.

not suitable for

Vegetarian · Vegan · Pescatarian · Halal · Kosher · Low Sodium

safe for

Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Lactose-free · Keto

Mushrooms with ham

€15.00

Mushrooms sautéed with ham.

P 12g· C 8g· F 16g

220 cal

the take

220 cal is a great, lower-calorie option that provides volume without the bloat.

not suitable for

Vegetarian · Vegan · Pescatarian · Halal · Kosher

check with staff

Low Sodium

safe for

Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Lactose-free · Keto

House Soup

€12.00

House style soup.

P 8g· C 12g· F 7g

160 cal

the take

160 cal is a light, low-calorie way to start your meal without overdoing it.

check with staff

Vegetarian · Vegan · Pescatarian · Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Lactose-free · Halal · Kosher · Low Sodium

safe for

Keto

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known for

Cocido madrileño

€24.50

The restaurant's signature dish, a traditional chickpea stew slow-cooked in individual clay pots over charcoal.

850 cal · P 45g · C 65g · F 42g

⭐ It is the restaurant's legendary specialty cooked over oak charcoal

Callos (Tripe)

€20.00

Traditional Madrid-style tripe stew.

480 cal · P 28g · C 18g · F 32g

⭐ Regulars consider it the best secondary dish to the cocido

Apple fritters with ice cream

€6.50

Fried apple fritters served with ice cream.

520 cal · P 6g · C 65g · F 28g

⭐ The classic sweet finish that most diners choose

Rice pudding

€5.30

Traditional rice pudding (winter season).

360 cal · P 7g · C 55g · F 12g

⭐ A comforting, old-school dessert that fits the historic vibe

the move

You must book a table in advance and order the Cocido madrileño; it's huge, so come very hungry or consider sharing. Skip the standard salads and go straight for the tripe or croquettes as starters.